Case Studies

eRide Waiheke: Transforming Visitor Transport

April 2026

How do we welcome visitors without adding to congestion and carbon emissions? For eRide Waiheke, a locally owned micro-business, the answer was to replace rental cars and tour vans with premium e-bike experiences.

Pōhatu Penguins - protecting penguins through tourism

Mar 2026

Pōhatu Penguins was not created to maximise visitor numbers or chase growth. It was created to control human impact and support these Little Penguins.

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park - composting for a greener future

Feb 2026

Composting can feel daunting for accommodation providers, especially when the process isn’t fully understood

Christchurch Casino - Electrifying the Heart of the Operation

Feb 2026

Christchurch Casino fully electrified all gas fuelled appliances in its three commercial kitchens and laundry. What began as a sustainability initiative quickly became a commercially sensible investment,

Franz Josef Glacier Guides - Regeneration through Collaboration

Jan 2026

When Franz Josef Glacier Guides (FJGG) looked at the future of their business, one thing was clear: the wellbeing of their operation is inseparable from the wellbeing of the place they call home.

Iconic red Shotover Jet goes green

Tāhuna Queenstown’s iconic red Shotover Jet is going green, with the unveiling of a world first electric jet boat designed solely for tourism.

East by West Ferry Champions Social Cause

The East by West Ferry joined the Wellington Tourism Capability Programme in 2021. With the introduction of their new electric ferry service imminent, the ferry company turned to look at other areas of impact:

Sudima going plastic free

Sudima Hotels & Resorts has announced it will become the first hotel chain in New Zealand to phase out all single-use plastics.